Arc’teryx launches city-to-trail running program in North America
Arc’teryx launches Groundwork trail-running program in four cities across the US and Canada.
Salomon to open first UK store outside London
Salomon will open its first UK store outside London this summer at Liverpool One, marking the next step in its retail expansion strategy.
Roots grows Q1 sales as strategic costs weigh
The Canadian outdoor-lifestyle brand delivered its seventh straight quarter of comparable sales growth while absorbing distribution and strategic review costs.
Scott USA launches third-party logistics service
Scott USA is opening its Utah distribution infrastructure to outdoor, bike and active lifestyle brands through a new third-party logistics offering.
Allover expands lineup with Daily Driver Pant
Colorado-based Allover Apparel has expanded beyond its signature overalls with a new technical pant for outdoor and everyday use.
EssilorLuxottica to produce smart eyewear in Italy
The group will launch smart eyewear production in Agordo by early 2027 as part of a broader investment in Italian manufacturing.
OTS at 20: Still built for business
As OTS celebrates its 20th edition, Charles Ross argues that retailer relationships, sustainability discussions and product innovation continue to make the UK trade show relevant despite growing competition from larger European events.
Royal Robbins announces mosquito-protection apparel
Royal Robbins is expanding its chemical-free Mosquito Protection Technology across new apparel and accessories while increasing the share of lower-impact materials in its Spring 2027 collection.
Moncler names new Grenoble president
Moncler has promoted longtime executive Mina Piccinini to President of Moncler Grenoble, while Rod Manley takes over as CMO as the luxury group strengthens leadership across one of its key brand pillars.
Viking launches resale marketplace
The Norwegian footwear specialist has launched a dedicated resale marketplace to extend product lifecycles and support secondhand sales across key European markets.
WeSports posts record Q1 growth
Strong demand for winter sports, early-spring sales and acquisitions helped WeSports deliver record Q1 growth and higher profitability.
Peak Performance teams up with Ruohan Wang
The Swedish mountain brand has partnered with Berlin-based artist Ruohan Wang on a limited-edition collection blending technical outdoor apparel with expressive graphic design.
Solo Stove broadens European outdoor portfolio
The US outdoor lifestyle company is moving beyond smokeless fire pits in Europe with new cooking and cooling categories aimed at strengthening its position in the growing outdoor living market.
Salomon signs Jisoo as global ambassador
The French mountain sports brand is expanding its reach beyond performance sport through a long-term partnership with one of Asia’s most influential cultural figures.
Peak Performance appoints Rainer Fink to lead Central European B2B business
The Swedish mountain sports brand is strengthening its wholesale leadership in Central Europe as longtime executive Martin Gaffal exits to launch a new venture in the padel segment.
Devold broadens merino’s role in summer outdoor apparel
The Norwegian wool specialist is broadening its challenge to synthetic-dominated outdoor apparel categories with new lightweight merino concepts for trail running, hiking and everyday use.
Stox enters running apparel market
The Dutch compression specialist is expanding beyond socks with its first running tights and shorts designed for muscle support, stability and comfort.
Decathlon Germany partners with Stadtradeln campaign
Decathlon is deepening its push into sustainable mobility by becoming an official partner of Germany’s Stadtradeln initiative, combining bicycle services, circular economy programs and urban cycling advocacy.
Decathlon enters smart cycling airbag market with In&motion
Decathlon and In&motion are tapping into the electronic airbag market with connected protection systems for cyclists, e-scooter riders and equestrian athletes.
Veja’s new repair school in Roubaix trains artisans
In the former textile city of Roubaix, a new repair school supported by Veja is tackling textile waste, skills shortages and youth unemployment through paid training in sneaker and garment repair.